2014 Fantasy Baseball

Shortstop Rankings and Projections

Shortstops 31-40

If Alex Rodriguez misses any significant amount of time Nunez would be the ideal player to take over at Third. In 54 at bats as a Third Baseman last year, Nunez hit .296. Nunez is an underrated speedster so take that into account if A-Rod gets suspended.

Descalso, like Keppinger, retains eligibility at three different positions (SS, 3B & 2B) and like Keppinger, Descalso is a below average hitter. My projections for Daniel are based on him playing between 140 and 150 games this season. Yikes!

33. Adeiny Hechavarria MIABA - .233HR - 2RBI - 25Runs - 17SB - 7

It was an inefficient season last year for Adeiny. He went 11 for 21 in stolen base attempts. He hit .227 in 148 long agonizing games. On top of that, he struck out three times as much as he walked. Expect much of the same this year before he loses his job to either Noah Perio, Ed Lucas or a free agent.

34. Francisco Lindor CLEBA - .279HR - 1RBI - 23Runs - 37SB - 16

Lindor has huge upside but playing time will be an issue this year for one of my favorite prospects. He has little power but good speed and he'll hit for a high average. If Asdrubal struggles the Indians should have no issue going to Lindor at any point this year.

35. Javier Baez CHCBA - .280HR - 8RBI - 26Runs - 17SB - 3

Baez was taken one pick after Francisco Lindor in the 2011 draft. Javier has good power but he needs to find a position to play as the Cubs already have Starlin Castro locked in for the next half decade.

36. Alen Hanson PITBA - .271HR - 1RBI - 16Runs - 26SB - 11

This is one rookie that could make an impact on a playoff team in 2014. I've been a fan of Hanson for a while and I think this is the year he will earn a spot on the Pirates roster. If Mercer struggles, and according to my projections he will, I think Hanson will burst onto the scene in a big way. Keep him on your watch lists.

37. Hiroyuki Nakajima OAKBA - .277HR - 5RBI - 23Runs - 33SB - 8

With Jed Lowrie in the picture I can't see Nakajima making a Fantasy impact this season. My projections are a little on the high side.

38. Dee Gordon LADBA - .232HR - 1RBI - 11Runs - 19SB - 17

Depending on his playing time, Gordon could be an interesting pick this year. He has great speed but won't help you in any other Fantasy category. He's a waiver wire guy that will be looked at this year by many, but picked up only by a few.

39. Hak-Ju Lee TBBA - .280HR - 2RBI - 26Runs - 30SB - 9

Signed by the Cubs in 2008, we're still waiting on Lee to make his major league debut. He's a very good, mechanical player but until he gets the nod at Short for Joe Maddon, he'll hold no value. If he starts the year in Tampa, he could end up being a Top 25 Shortstop.

40. Cliff Pennington ARIBA - .253HR - 2RBI - 22Runs - 29SB - 4

It's all about playing time between Pennington and Gregorius this year. I like Didi over Cliff but that may change when Spring Training rolls around.